Light Education Training
Light Education Training (LET) is a social enterprise dedicated to transforming mental health and wellbeing in schools and those not in school due to acute mental health.
Their mission is to equip children, young people, and school communities with life skills that build emotional resilience, improve mental health, and enhance learning outcomes.
They deliver evidence-based programmes using neuroscience; that integrate mental health and wellbeing into the core of school culture through staff training, direct student interventions, and whole-school development strategies.
Their vision is a future where every child - regardless of socioeconomic background - has the emotional and social skills needed to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Working with SFHD
How has the SFHD helped you along your journey?
It has been instrumental in LET’s growth and development. It has provided tailored, high-level pro bono legal and business advisory services, helping us build a stronger foundation as a social enterprise.
Our partnership with Prime Advocates has extended far beyond the SFHD programme. Their Women of Impact Initiative has provided invaluable mentoring, leadership development, and access to a supportive network of mission-driven women leaders.
Prime Advocates has also connected us with experienced law firms who have helped us with professionalising which led to building better business strategy, scaling, and impact reporting. Their multi-disciplinary support has enabled us to grow our organisation in a sustainable and scalable way.
What advice would you give to any organisations looking to use the SFHD programme?
Be Clear on Your Needs: Identify specific challenges your organisation is facing before engaging with the programme, so you can make the most of the support on offer.
Engage Actively: Be proactive, open, and responsive. The more you engage with the Prime Advocates team, the more tailored and impactful their advice will be.
Be Ready to Implement: Come prepared to action the advice and recommendations you receive. The programme can accelerate growth, but only if you commit to applying the guidance.
Something you wish you had known...
The range of services available is broader than we initially realised. From legal advice to business strategy, fundraising, and social impact measurement, Prime Advocates has supported us in unexpected but transformative ways.
“We would highly recommend the SFHD programme and Prime Advocates as a whole. Their support has been game-changing, and their team genuinely cares about advancing social impact.”
SFHD’s support included:
Legal Structuring & Governance: Helping us navigate complex legal issues related to our social enterprise model.
Contracts & Partnerships: Assisting in the drafting and reviewing of partnership agreements with schools and local authorities.
Impact Measurement & Reporting: Supporting us in developing frameworks to better communicate our social impact to funders and partners.
“Prime Advocates has been an incredible partner on our journey. Their support has strengthened our organisation, broadened our network, and enabled us to scale our impact more effectively.
We are deeply grateful for Prime Advocates’ continued partnership and look forward to achieving even greater social impact together.”
More about Light Education Training
Industry spotlight: mental health education
With 10 years’ experience in the industry, can you tell us about some lessons learnt along the way?
The Power of Collaboration: Creating long-term change in mental health education requires meaningful partnerships with schools, local authorities, and other social impact organisations. Collaboration amplifies impact and helps scale innovation.
Adaptability is Key: The educational landscape is constantly evolving due to changes in government policy, school funding, and public awareness of mental health. We've learned to remain flexible and responsive while staying true to our mission.
Data-Driven Storytelling: It's essential to gather both qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate impact. Personal stories from children, teachers, and parents make our mission relatable, while hard data makes it measurable and scalable.
Sustainability: Balancing our social mission with financial sustainability has been a critical learning point. Establishing a robust business model has enabled us to reinvest in growth while staying impact-driven.
“In recent years, mental health education has shifted from being a ‘nice-to-have’ to a critical priority for schools. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this shift by highlighting the importance of emotional resilience in children’s learning and development. ”
Key future trends we’re anticipating:
Integrated Mental Health Systems: Schools will adopt more integrated models where mental health support is embedded into the school day through curriculum, pastoral care, and partnerships with external providers.
Data & Tech-Driven Interventions: Technology will play a larger role in delivering scalable mental health support, such as digital counselling services and AI-driven wellbeing tracking tools.
Trauma-Informed Practice: We expect wider adoption of trauma-informed teaching practices to better support students affected by adverse childhood experiences.
Early Intervention & Prevention: There will be increased emphasis on early intervention to prevent mental health issues before they escalate, aligning with LET’s focus on life skills education.
Equity in Access: Bridging the gap between well-funded schools and those in deprived areas will be critical to ensuring equal access to mental health and wellbeing resources.